Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight. The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today. Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing. Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Large crowd at LIA hears of state plans to defeat algae
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Aluminum sulphate may be dumped in Grand Lake to combat the excessive phosphorus that has led to massive algae blooms.
Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski made the announcement during the Lake Improvement Association (LIA) meeting Saturday morning that drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Moose Lodge. [More]
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats clinched the first of two berths from Auglaize County in the District IV ACME tournament as they downed the St. Marys Roughriders, 6-5, in the winner's bracket final of the Auglaize County sectional on Monday night at Hanover Street. [More]
CELINA - A letter requesting Ohio Governor Ted Strickland take action to prevent further degradation of Grand Lake St. Marys was distributed by the Lake Improvement Association (LIA) during Saturday's public meeting.
VERSAILLES - Graduation ceremonies are nothing new for Lewis Kremer. He has attended many of the festive events over the years for his eight children, 26 grandchildren and some of the 42 great-grandchildren.
A Coldwater-area man was killed Sunday afternoon when his vehicle was struck broadside at the intersection of state Route 219 and Burkettsville-St. Henry Road, just west of Coldwater.
ST. HENRY - Excellent pitching performances highlighted the first night of the Mercer County ACME baseball sectional tournament on Friday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in St. Henry.
Grand Lake earned two wins in a pair of Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League doubleheaders, splitting twinbills with Lexington and Stark County to go to 9-10 on the season.
